Women and Families Center is seeking a Prevention and Outreach Coordinator responsible for the coordination and facilitation of outreach and prevention programming and services for community agencies, partners, schools, and organizations, as well as, assisting with recruitment and training of volunteers and advocates. Oversees and supports advocates with outreach and prevention efforts for the agency.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in human service discipline preferred OR five or more years of experience in a human service role. Experience in the field of sexual violence is a plus.
- One-year supervisory experience in prevention and/or community outreach or education field preferred.
- Bilingual is a plus.
- Experience in counseling, public speaking, and/or outreach activities
- Demonstrate flexibility to accommodate a rapidly changing environment.
- Ability to work well with diverse populations required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Must obtain and maintain certification as a Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor.
- Must have available/reliable transportation during office hours and on-call shifts.
- Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, disciplined self-starter
- Substitutions Allowed: Applicants who do not meet the qualification as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibility of this position.
- Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This position requires typical work operations and responsibilities such as, but not limited to:
- Provide direct services including but not limited to medical, police, and legal accompaniments; crisis counseling; and group facilitation for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones.
- Provide coverage for the English 24-hour hotline, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Help when needed on the Spanish hotline if Spanish speaking.
- Assist program manager with coordination of counselor/advocate volunteer program including recruiting, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation. Facilitate volunteer training virtually and in person. Provide at least one in-person volunteer training annually.
- Oversee, organize, and participate in outreach and networking with community agencies, partners, schools, and organizations, including representing the sexual assault crisis services program at relevant meetings.
- Present public and/or professional development training to facilitate increased knowledge, skills, and response capacity.
- Provide oversight and facilitate as needed the program’s services to the community.
- Assist advocates in the creation and implementation of prevention programs.
- Collect statistical data including participant demographics and program effectiveness for all program prevention efforts.
- Assist in the development of education programs, volunteer training, and in-services.
- Assist Director and program manager in local legislation in relationship to sexual assault.
- Assist the Director in program development and operation.
- Assist Director in meeting progress reporting obligations.
- Maintain statistical records and prepare reports for counseling/advocacy services and assist director with grants and other administrative tasks as needed.
- Demonstrate knowledge of sexual abuse, statutes, and community resources.
- Participate in agency functions, such as fundraisers and community events.
- Be willing to work out of all agency offices.
- Follow legal and ethical standards related to job responsibilities and uphold all obligations of mandated reporting.
- Actively participate in CT Alliance to End Sexual Violence MAC meetings.
- Accept other responsibilities and additional projects related tasks as assigned.
Physical Demands:
- The position requires operation of computers and other standard office equipment.
- Includes work performed off-site. Ability to travel frequently within the service area. If using a personal vehicle, valid Connecticut driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance. Standard office environments at various locations throughout the community.
- Position generally works 35 hours (f/t) per week. May be required to work additional hours as organization demands require. Position requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, holidays, and weekends as required to perform job duties.
Organizational Relationships
The Prevention and Outreach Coordinator is supervised by and accountable to the Director of Sexual Assault Crisis Services.